Muscles of the Lower Leg

Question 1

Where is the Origin of the Gastrocnemius?

Answer 1

Condyles of the Femur, just above the knee

Question 2

Where is the Insertion of the Gastrocnemius?

Answer 2

Calcaneus via the calcaneal (Achilles) tendon

Question 3

What joints does the Gastrocnemius cross?

Answer 3

Ankle & Knee

Question 4

What are the actions of the Gastrocnemius?

Answer 4

Ankle plantar flexion and assists in knee flexion

Question 5

Where is the Origin of the Soleus?

Answer 5

Tibia, fibula and interosseous membrane

Question 6

Where is the Insertion of the Soleus?

Answer 6

Calcaneus via the calcaneal (Achilles) tendon

Question 7

What joint does the Soleus cross?

Answer 7

Ankle

Question 8

What is the Action of the Soleus?

Answer 8

Ankle plantar flexion

Question 9

Where are the Origins of the Tibialis Anterior?

Answer 9

Lateral condyle of the tibia, upper half of the lateral surface of the tibia and the interosseous membrane

Question 10

Where are the Insertions of the Tibialis Anterior?

Answer 10

Underside of the medial cuneiform bone and the first metatarsal

Question 11

What joint does the Tibialis Anterior cross?

Answer 11

Ankle

Question 12

What are the Actions of the Tibialis Anterior?

Answer 12

Ankle dorsiflexion. Subtalar joint inversion (turns sole of the foot inwards)